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India began counting votes from its six-week election, seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tenure. Exit polls predict a win for Modi’s BJP over the opposition alliance led by Rahul Gandhi.
With nearly 970 million eligible voters, turnout averaged 66%. Counting in 543 constituencies may take time, but early leads are expected. The process starts with postal ballots before moving to electronic ones, with results due by end of day.
The election took place under scorching temperatures, with lessons learned for future polls. Follow AP’s election coverage for updates.
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